The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) conducts unannounced institutional surveys annually to assess the quality of life for the patients. The findings of the surveys are reported to:
a. various licensing boards.
b. facility administrators.
c. the public.
d. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ANS: C
Surveyors are required by law to visit the long-term care facility unannounced, on an annual basis and as needed, and the report is made public.
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